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omertà in Persian

اومرتا omertâ

/ˌəʊmɛːˈtɑː//ˌoʊmɛɹˈtɑ/

omertà in Persian: اومرتا (omertâ). In English, omertà means a code of silence amongst members of the Mafia that forbids divulging insider secrets to law enforcement, often also followed outside of the organization for fear of retaliation.

Persian words for omertà

code of silence amongst members of the Mafia
اومرتا omertâ

English meaning of omertà

  1. noun A code of silence amongst members of the Mafia that forbids divulging insider secrets to law enforcement, often also followed outside of the organization for fear of retaliation.
  2. noun Any code of silence (especially about something illegal or secret), or refusal to talk openly about something.

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Questions about omertà in Persian

What is the meaning of omertà in Persian?
Omertà in Persian is اومرتا (omertâ).
معنی omertà چیست؟
Omertà: اومرتا (omertâ).
What does omertà mean in English?
Omertà means a code of silence amongst members of the Mafia that forbids divulging insider secrets to law enforcement, often also followed outside of the organization for fear of retaliation.

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